SOC 291151

Nurse Anesthetists

Administer anesthesia, monitor patient's vital signs, and oversee patient recovery from anesthesia. May assist anesthesiologists, surgeons, other physicians, or dentists. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.

National Median

$223,210

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$223,210

Entry Level (10th pct)

$137,230

Experienced (90th pct)

N/A

Total Employed

50,350

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$137,230 - $187,110
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$187,110 - N/A
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	N/A - N/A

Highest Paying Locations for Nurse Anesthetists

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

$238,780

+7.0% vs national

Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

$238,530

+6.9% vs national

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

$237,310

+6.3% vs national

Charleston, WV

$236,820

+6.1% vs national

Delaware

$236,800

+6.1% vs national

Nurse Anesthetists Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC	$238,780	980
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY	$238,530	50
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$237,310	410
Charleston, WV	$236,820	270
Delaware	$236,800	70
Winston-Salem, NC	$236,370	280
Lansing-East Lansing, MI	$235,930	120
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX	$235,490	900
York-Hanover, PA	$235,300	110
Bismarck, ND	$234,940	60
Michigan	$234,520	2,960
East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area	$233,250	50
Indiana	$233,200	350
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$233,030	1,700
Charlottesville, VA	$233,000	50
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA	$232,960	150
Fargo, ND-MN	$232,420	140
North Dakota	$232,420	250
Flint, MI	$232,110	140
Lewiston-Auburn, ME	$231,960	50
Omaha, NE-IA	$231,090	140
Nebraska	$231,020	290
Charleston-North Charleston, SC	$230,860	210
West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area	$230,670	70
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	$230,450	1,590
New Orleans-Metairie, LA	$230,180	150
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area	$229,990	N/A
Monroe, LA	$229,960	70
Iowa	$229,950	580
Bangor, ME	$229,900	110
Maine	$229,900	450
Grand Forks, ND-MN	$229,770	40
Kansas nonmetropolitan area	$229,370	N/A
Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area	$229,270	N/A
Hammond, LA	$229,150	30
Arizona	$228,690	N/A
Wheeling, WV-OH	$228,310	70
Connecticut	$227,930	570
Texas	$227,580	3,660
Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area	$227,580	40
Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area	$227,580	N/A
Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area	$227,250	50
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC	$226,460	80
North Carolina	$226,460	2,820
South Carolina	$225,800	950
Louisiana	$225,440	890
Spartanburg, SC	$225,420	N/A
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$225,340	390
Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area	$225,140	40
Columbus, OH	$224,150	N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Nurse Anesthetists?

The national median annual salary for Nurse Anesthetists is $223,210, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Nurse Anesthetistss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Nurse Anesthetistss is Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median salary of $238,780.

How much can an experienced Nurse Anesthetists make?

Top-earning Nurse Anesthetistss (90th percentile) make N/A or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.